Deloit, IA (ZIP 51441) has experienced 108 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 40 hailstorms, 38 blizzards, and 16 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $23.2M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
With 40 recorded incidents (37% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $6.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 19, 2023.
There have been 38 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 35% of all disaster events. Of these, 20 (53%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $4.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 16 recorded floods in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 12 (75%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 14, 2015.
Deloit has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (25%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 29, 2008.
Deloit has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 3 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $4.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 11, 2012.
Deloit has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 16, 1992.
The most significant disaster event on record for Deloit was 1" Hail on Aug 9, 2009, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Oct 10, 2009), causing $2.5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Apr 26, 1991 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 51441 has experienced 108 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (40 events), blizzards (38 events), floods (16 events), tornadoes (8 events), extreme cold events (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 37% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Deloit, IA, with 40 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6.8M in property damage.
Yes, Deloit (ZIP 51441) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 14, 2015.
Deloit has 8 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $5.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 29, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 51441 was 1" Hail, which occurred on Aug 9, 2009. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $23.2M in property damage in the Deloit, IA area (ZIP 51441). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →